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How to create protected forms in a Word document? | Word 2010

We have our form almost ready and now we just need to enter a field that the person can fill. This can be done under the Developer tab. By default this tab is hidden and you might have to enable it in Word options. When you have enabled the Developer tab then go to Controls section and click Text. Now you have a field and we can protect the rest of the document from changes. In the Developer tab go to the Protect section and click on Restrict Editing.  Put the checks in and under the second option choose Filling forms from the drop down menu and press „Yes, Start Enforcing Protection”. Enter a password to protect it and starting from there someone using the document can only fill in the forms.

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How do I convert an existing PowerPoint presentation to black and white? | Powerpoint 2007

To actually convert a PowerPoint presentation to black and white, you have to change the color scheme. You can do it under Design tab and Themes section under “Colors” button. Choose “Grayscale” to change the coloring to black and white. To change images to black and white, right click on the picture, choose “Format Picture …” and under Picture choose Recolor. From there choose the coloring appropriate for you. Click “Close” if you are satisfied.

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How to change the color of markers on a graph? | Excel 2007

Right click on the data series you wish to change, choose “Format Data Series” and go under “Marker Fill” menu from the left. By default the filling is on “Automatic” which comes with the graph type selected. To change the coloring choose the option “Solid Fill” and from the selections appearing below determine the more appropriate color and transparency of it. The higher the transparency the more the markers see through.

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